ee Nee eit ap 39.65/94: “ Bu. 57 “Bulletin No. 59 M . December 12, 1922. . M. LEIGHTON COMMON JEALTE OF PRUNSYLVANTA er, DEPART oie OP INTERNAL /PPAIRS James FPF, Woodward, Secretary BUREAU OF TOPOGRAPHIC AND GEOLOGICAL SURVEY George H. Ashley, State Geologist ee rene tL eeithanaeed SS men amannae a as BOG-IRON ORE By J. Ross Corbin ee ee Great interest is being exhibited in bog ores 1n Pennsylvania. The idea of receiving an additional income from a naturel resource is appealing, and bog-ore deposits cost little to prospect and work. The only tools usually required are such as most farmers possess Bog-ore deposits are usually so different from the surrounding soils as to immediately advertise their presence to even the most casual passer-by. This Survey has received many requests for information on Warious phases of the industry an this bulletin has been prepared for the use of persons interested in developing new deposits. Where bog ore is found and how. ‘The name "bog ore™ o2 ‘Lecinated from the occurrence of the ore in bogs, but deposits have been found on nillsides and in bottom lands, in marshes, meadows, and woods, an ell situations, in fact, except on tne tops of hills. The use of the name has been extended in conmercial dealing so that now it includes Bild Material of its type regardless or the Pikos where found. Most of the deposits now mmown and all the larsee recent comercial developments are in Mercer, Venango, Forest, Clarion, Elk, Jefferson, and Clearfield counties, It is believed however that future develop- ments will considerably increase the area or préduction, for many deposits have been found outside these aoe tea: including the easter part of the State, Search for bose ore therefore is not restricted to any special toposrarphic position. The principal point is to look for iron-red earth, for iridescent scum on standing water, or for yellow slimy deposits on vegetation and rocks in water Courses, Tne best place to search is in or below a rock formation containing some forms of iron-besring minerals scattered through it. Sr La ae pee nao dd ety . a t a x ’ / Um s . er | ‘ : ‘ Byideoji ksh . y Fi \% . Z y * i * ‘ a hs : ; fs ‘ + t - ”’ 4 1 ; 4 -% r rag ; Wha tak fs i r ‘| ” 4 t fal , ‘v 4 : : TA y i ‘ ms, ( y) dey - ee a ims “4 eae ‘ ” he ie fu ; ‘ r AS $y ex 1 “pe re a ee tA. . ¥ ‘ Search may be ha mpered in summer by brambles and foliage con~ cealing deposits, and in the fall and winter by leaves or snow on the ground. In the spring before foliage is developed is a good season for nunting bog-ore deposits but at that time of year the ground is soft and wet in many places, Character of ore. 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(pel Vel OM eS (: i : r 5 iz KL AAG a) ho ee : i hid of 9 me | 2 4 Bre Pae | Y ‘ P iv hale shod i fe. tee Oe 5 ' ‘ t Da { i 4 oF nt Pe ae | u any rs if ae he Ai ’ ' ahah) , SE eat aA oy 6 fais ) 4. , ho Mi heh. i) roe # . 4 7) ¢ Me wr) A Sheen aanoen 7 i Na iy Pp 4 way 7 : sy " re \ j \ Nw f \ 4 is } t 4 ; ; { y d \ i * Were} eu The selling-price of good quality bog ore at Atlantic Seaboard points during the past scason (1922) is reported to be $10-$15 per ton; but the price received is always a matter of bargaining between Seller and buyer. Pennsylvania bog ore has‘ been shipped to Fondulac, Chicago, Keokuk, Jashington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York,-‘and to many of the plants in the smaller cities‘and towns of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. The possible markets smbrace those plants in the eastern part of the United States which manufacture gas for domestic (household) use, YF, \ a@ bogs-ore deposit woula like to market his ore but hesitates because ef inexperience, lack of time, or for some other reason. There are Several firmis and individuals who will purchase suitable ore deposits Or who will work them under lease, In such circumstances the firms OY individuals take all responsibility of working the deposit and of finding market for the product, and pay the owner a stated royalty on each ton taken out, The royalty paid ner-ton varies, and depends upon the size of the Geposit, its availability, market conditions, and upon the shrewdness of the parties interested. Hoyalties reported to this Survey are from 10¢ to $1.00 or more per ton, but it does not follow that either the highest or the’ lowcst of these figures represents the maximum profit tO either the owner or the lessee, The following is a list (perhaps incomplete) of individuals and firms who are interested in developing suitable denosits. Allegheny Ore & Manufacturing Co., Oakmont, Pa, American Mineral Products & Color Co., ; Noblestown ; Pa. American Oxide -& Chemical Cos, 402 Fulton Bldeg,, Pittsburgh, bot B, F, Brundred,’ Trust Estate, ob at Bele bikes gee ye C.F. Burkhardt, : Oil City; Ya. Je We Landers & Company, Tionesta, Par BP, 2. Lanson, Kennerdetl , Fa. pphibyon.’.) Franklin, Pa. WwW. S. Moore, : New Castle, Pa. National Ore and Mineral Company, } DuBois, Pas — Natural Oxide Corporation, 445 Hifth avenuc, Pittsburgh, £3. Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company, Natrona, Pa,’ Punchios Lumber Company, ’ Curwensville, Pa, Standard Silicon Company, Ridgway, ‘Pa. Je We. 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